Ickworth
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Ickworth House's striking Neoclassical facade dominates the Suffolk countryside outside Bury St Edmunds.
With over 1,800 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown, the house and its grounds were created as an homage to Italy, the country so beloved by Frederick Augustus Hervey, the 4th Earl of Bristol. The Earl-Bishop spent his life travelling the continent, gathering together a vast collection of paintings, sculpture and artefacts. Already possessed of several houses, he conceived Ickworth primarily as a museum for his treasures. At his death only the Rotunda - the giant circular structure at the centre of the two wings, described by Hervey's wife as 'a stupendous moment of Folly' - was nearing completion. The house was eventually finished by his son.
Visitor information
Address
The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
01284 735270
Opening times
Gardens and parkland currently open. Please visit the Ickworth website for full seasonal opening times
Exclusions and safety measures
Ickworth is currently operating within government guidelines. Currently our cafes are takeaway only and we do have some outside seating available.
We recommend booking your tickets to Ickworth to guarantee your visit. To book online, choose a National Trust Member ticket, and enter 'ART FUND PASS' when it asks for your membership number. Please note, you'll need to show your valid card on arrival.
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